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Which statements describe earthquakes? Check all that apply

They release energy

They are caused by forces

They begin at the epicenter

They can lead to massive damage

They result from movement on earth’s surface

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Answer: they release energy, they can lead to massive damage, and are caused by forces

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Answer:

The statement they begin at the epicenter describes the earthquakes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The location where an earthquake begins is called the epicenter. An earthquake is the deepest shaking that occurs near the epicenter. The vibrations of an earthquake can spread even thousands of miles away from the epicenter.

Due to the geological faults in this region, the earthquake begins. It is the disturbance in the atmospheric pressure. If other such activities happen to like a volcanic, tsunami, landslides then there are chances that the focus gets disturbed and the earthquake happens.

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